Assistant Professor of Reading or Literacy Studies

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Reading or Literacy StudiesType of Employment: FacultyDepartment: School of Teacher Ed and LeadershipDivision: Academic Affairs and ResearchLocation: ASU-JonesboroProposed Salary Range: Commensurate with ExperienceClosing: 6/10/17Position Summary: Arkansas State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Reading or Literacy Studies for a Tenure-track 9 month appointment.

DESCRIPTION

Teach coursework in the Teacher Education department and Graduate Reading programs and some teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate programs may be included, as need by the department

Contribute to further development of the Graduate Reading programs, with an emphasis in reading interventions and early literacy and/or literacy studies

Conduct scholarly research for academic presentation and publication from a variety of perspectives and theoretical lenses

Advise thesis and dissertation candidates

Teach on-site, off-campus, via distance technology, or hybrid methods

Provide service to the university, area public schools, and the community

Assist with departmental and university partnership initiatives

Advise graduate and undergraduate majors

Must possess scholarly work in Reading or Literacy Studies such as: diagnosis and intervention with struggling readers, human empowerment through literacy development; literacy within political, social, and economic contexts; and adult, family and community literacy.

General Days/Hours: Standard work week/days. Some nights or weekend work may be required. Other: Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Knowledge of current initiatives and issues in reading and public school literacy programs will be expected. Previous experience with accreditation processes, IRA standards, teaching at the university level, or working in public school reading programs is preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Reading or Literacy Studies, Curriculum and Instruction or related field. ABDs will be considered only with documentation of a successful finishing date prior to employment.

Arkansas State University is a public, multi-campus higher education system with enrollment in excess of 22,000 students. Approximately 14,000 students attend the Jonesboro campus where the student body is diverse. The campus has a renewed focus on international student recruitment and capital campaign development. Jonesboro has a population of approximately 67,000 and is located 70 miles northwest of Memphis (www.jonesborochamber.org).

EEO Statement: It is the policy of Arkansas State University to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons; to prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, status as a veteran or other status protected by law; and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program of affirmative action.